​Beginning in 2016-17, SFPS increased the rigor for students to graduate from high school. Though graduation rates dipped initially, students stayed the course and reached the higher standard. In 2018, the overall graduation rate increased by 4.1%. Congratulations to our students and teachers! We are so proud of their accomplishment. See the data here.

Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia received the SMART Award at The Girls Inc. of Santa Fe's April 4 Gala in recognition of her fight for New Mexico's children for 40 years. Celebrating Superintendent Dr. Garcia's acceptance of the award were SFPS Board President Kate Noble and District staff and administrators. The Gala honored strong, smart and bold women who are making a difference in our community and country and celebrated Girls Inc. of Santa Fe's transformational growth over the last 12 months.

In partnership with Nusenda Credit Union and NEA-Santa Fe, we are pleased to announce an initiative to honor our classroom teachers and educational support professionals (ESP’s) for their outstanding contributions to our students, their families, and the community we serve.

Educational Support Professionals (ESP’s) are a vital part of the educational environment, and they consist of the following positions: Secretaries, Educational Assistants (regular and special education), Nutrition Workers, Transportation Workers, Librarians, and Health Aides.

Each month, Nusenda will recognize a classroom teacher as the Teacher of the Month and NEA-Santa Fe will recognize an ESP for Santa Fe Public Schools. The chosen honorees will be surprised with certificates and gifts and recognized on the district websites and social media.

Students, parents, teachers, secretaries, principals, community members, and any other stakeholder may nominate a classroom teacher or ESP for this honor by completing a nomination form below or by completing a paper nomination form located at the front desk of all school sites. A diverse group of non-SFPS staff will review all nominations and select recipients to honor each month. Nominate your favorite teacher or ESP today! Please call (505) 467-2590 if you have any questions about this initiative.

Barbara Zuckerman is the May Teacher of the Month

In partnership with Nusenda Credit Union, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) today named Nina Otero Community School second grade teacher Barbara Zuckerman as the May recipient of the Teacher of the Month, an initiative to honor classroom teachers for their outstanding contributions to SFPS students, their families, and the community they serve.

In partnership with NEA-Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is pleased to announce that Amy Biehl Community School’s librarian, Eileen Ulibarri, is the SFPS May Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Month. Ms. Ulibarri was recognized on Thursday, May 16th with an award, gift card, and certificate.